FESTIVALOf RespectCelebration Booklet

Broken Hill Domestic Violence

Committee

2013 – 2014

Festival of Respect Celebration Booklet Editors: Tracey Willow & Jen Mitchell Festival of Respect Photos: Meg Kelly, Eliza Hull, Donna Kennedy, Jen Mitchell, Heidi Hendry & the BDTDesign & Production: Josh Cowdrey, General Manager, Mackenzie Business Centre Published by Far West Community Legal Centre Inc.Contact 08 8088 2020 / reception@farwestclc.org.au / www.festivalofrespect.org.au Copyright 2014 Far West Community Legal Centre Inc. All rights reserved.

The Festival of Respect acknowledges the Elders and Aboriginal Nations, who are the traditional owners of this land, and all of the other Nations who have worked, lived and contributed to our culture in Far West NSW.

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“Action without vision is only passing time, vision without action is merely day dreaming, but vision with action can change the world.”

- Nelson Mandela

Can you imagine a small rural and remote community organising a community inspired festival that showcased sixteen separate and different social justice events over a five month period?

The Far West NSW did just that with creativity, passion and the good will of individuals and organisations from Broken Hill, Wilcannia, and Menindee.

The Festival of Respect aimed to inspire and empower our communities, promote messages of respect, kindness, pride, inclusion, safety and hope for all, and record positive stories and conversations through photography and social media.

The photos and messages and wishes come from real people and 4-legged friends.

We encourage other rural and remote and regional communities to bring to life a Festival of Respect in your community. This is a grass-roots strategy that invites and encourages communities to share their skills, talents and resources.

This is our story.

The Power of Conversation & Collaboration in a Rural Community

Warra-WarraLegal Service

Letters Of RESPECT

Broken Hill Domestic Violence

Committee

What are the Letters of Respect?These are people’s wishes and messages for peoplethey know or for the community as a whole. Theyare messages about respect,safety, hope, love, kindness and happiness. Who can fill in a postcard?Anyone – please ask your friends, family members,co-workers, neighbours to share a message or a wish. What will happen to my postcard?They will become part of an exhibition at the Broken HillRegional Art Gallery in February 2014. They may also be selected for the Letters of Respect Booklet – to be launched 29 March 2013

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Drop your completed Letter of Respect into one of these locations:Pepe’s milk Bar in Patton StMiani’s Deli in McCulloch StRed Robin Deli in Gypsum St

Far West Community Legal Centre O�ce in the Town SquareOr you can post it to:

PO Box 399Broken Hill, NSW 2880For more information please call(08) 8088 2020

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The message goes out to other survivors.I would like to share the message of hope. My story is similar to everyone’s. I escaped domestic violence and have changed my life dramatically. If I can do it, anyone can. I am now in a loving one and have peaceful daughters. And my life is amazing.

After leaving hell in a putrid relationship I was in, I am now in a loving one and have peaceful daughters. And my life is amazing. Every woman should be shown respect, happiness and love but if someone is still abusing you, it is not love. Please get out now!

Lani Brennan xxx(http://www.sbs.com.au/documentary/program/610/Lani-s-Story)

I respect my son who went to Canada. I love him and miss him, but envy his drive and enthusiasm for life.Mum xx

Letters of Respect

Life is for living. Life needs light to grow, so don’t hide in the dark

You are worthy of being seen in your fullness, so move out and grow into what you want to be.

In all that may be.

Reclaim the Nigh t March & Rally25 October 2013

Dear Mum...I love you and you need to know I have always

appreciated everything you do for me. I think of you daily and I hope we talk soon.

Love Jaymie

Pink Breakfast31 October 2013

Dear Broken Hill,Be kind to your 4-legged mates

after all they give us... it’s an easy ask.

Paws in the Park 24 November 2013

Respect each other.love makes the world go roundTo Anger and Destruction say

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YES Supporting the White

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White Ribbon

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White Ribbon Day Broken Hill & Wilcannia25 November 2013

Photography, Andrew Gosling

CourageHeartSpiritxxx

Paint the Town Red for World AIDS Day30 November 2013

I want happiness...

+ Kindness+ Respect

+ Love

Cos shouldn’t we all!

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 3 December 2013

Livia LeeMy ‘Precious Baby Girl’

It has always just been the two of us, and I can’t remember life without you

You saved me, you gave me life

I promise to always love youI promise to always care

I promise to always protect youI promise to help you growI promise to help you learn

I hope you always love me as I will youMummy Kelli xx

Give the Gift of Kindness Day 5 December 2013

Hi there...

To appreciate each other with the respect and honour that we personally would expect.

Merry Christmas

Broken Hill Christmas Pageant7 December 2013

I’m proud to be who I amas an Aboriginal woman

I’m proud to speak up for my rightsI’m proud to acknowledge my culture

& represent my people.

HealingOurPeople WithEmpowerment

Human Righ ts Day10 December 2013

Anniversar y of Apology to the Stolen Generations13 February 2014

I wish you could have realisedhow your brick wall and closed heart

impacted on me.

I am strong now and you are but a distant and fading memory….

One Billion Women Rising14 February 2014

Be kind to one another+ pay it forward!

World Social Justice Day “The Power of Conversation”20 February 2014

People shouldn’t judge others on who they fall in love withBecause one day it could be them being the one who is judged

Respect other people’s choices!

Drive the Rainbow GLBT I Tour22 February 2014

To the lovely women and men in the community of Broken Hill

Who have the strength, power and drive to stand up for domestic violence and human rights

You have shown us the love and passion you all have in making the people in your community and all around,

feel safe and not afraid to speak up

You are all so friendly and kindYou give me hope for a safer and happier life!

International Women’s Day Brunch 8 March 2014

We acknowledge all of our communities in the Far West NSW that have provided financial and in-kind support to the Festival of Respect. We sincerely thank:

Special Recognition: 2BH/HILL FM (Sponsor)

Broken Hill Art ExchangeCr. Darriea Turley

Dionne DevlinFar West Community Legal Centre

Far West Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service

Far West Cooperative Legal Service Delivery Program

Jen Mitchell & Michelle Hasking ‘our engaged couple’

Josh Cowdrey, General Manager, Mackenzie Business Centre

Lynne DalrymplePrue Sulicich

Warra Warra Legal Centre

Contributors: ACON

Amelia Yarwood, Menindee Central SchoolBen Crompton & Ruth Haywood, knowmore Legal

ServiceBrad Scanlan, Steve Dohnt, Mick Stoltenberg &

Tanya Lindfield, Barrier Local CommandBroken Hill Domestic Violence Committee

Broken Hill Local CourtBroken Hill Pet Rescue Inc. & Farmer Dave

Broken Hill, Wilcannia & Menindee CommunitiesDrive the Rainbow Tour Drivers & Car Loaners

Karen Nash, Department of Family and Community Services I Ageing Disability & Home Care

Kerri Baker & the Broken Hill Breast Cancer Support Group

Lifeline Broken HillMaari Ma

Medicare LocalMission Australia

St. Johns First Aid VolunteersSydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

Tanya Clifton, Jo Lenton, Jane Davies & Local Health District

YMCAYMen

Speakers & Performers:

Anthony HaywardBroken Hill Art Exchange

Broken Hill Community VoicesLani Brennan

Synitta AdamsGeorgie BloreKate Osman

Media:

ABC Broken Hill BDT

For Real MagazineSBS

Southern Cross Australia

Businesses: Broken Hill City Council

Fabric ClosetLifeline Broken Hill Op ShopJason King & Bells Milk Bar

John Wren, Silver City CinemaMiani’s Deli

Mrs. Elliott CateringOutback Pharmacy

Paul & Kay Lewis, BrowsersPepe’s Milk BarRed Robin Deli

Robert Moroney & Top End MeatsSt Vincent de Paul Op Shop

Thom, Dick & HarryTransaction Centre, Menindee

Traci-Lee Powles & Duke of Cornwell Turley’s Trucks

Hotels:

Alma HotelBlack Lion Inn

The Junction HotelThe Palace Hotel

Tydvil Hotel

Stand proud, to love + be loved, never give up!